HSV Pseudotumor of the Hypopharynx: A Diagnostic Challenge
- Mark Knackstedt,
- Syed Naqvi,
- Ron Karni
Abstract
A 50-year-old male presented with HIV and an ulcerative mass on the
hypopharynx. Initially thought to be malignant, multiple biopsies and
surgeries over 19 months did not resolve the lesion. Discovery of the
cytopathic effect on biopsy led to diagnosis of HSV pseudotumor. The
lesion resolved with valacyclovir treatment.13 Nov 2020Submitted to Clinical Case Reports 17 Nov 2020Submission Checks Completed
17 Nov 2020Assigned to Editor
25 Nov 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
05 Jan 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
06 Jan 2021Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
